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Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken and Potatoes

Sheet pan mojo chicken and the potatoes are full of garlicky, citrusy flavor thanks to the mojo and served with herbaceous chimichurri. Dinner is as easy as "marinate and throw on a sheet pan".  

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 recipe Mojo Criollo
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
  • OR 4 chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 lb multi-colored baby potatoes washed and sliced in half
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • Chimichurri to serve

Instructions

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  1. Reserve 3 tbsp mojo for the potatoes.
  2. In a large zip top bag or shallow dish, marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes up to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  4. In a large bowl or large zip top bag, whisk together the reserved mojo, olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, 2 tsp salt and 2 tbsp pepper. Add potatoes and toss around to coat well.
  5. Put potatoes onto a baking sheet, along with marinated chicken. Season the chicken with the remaining 2 tsp salt and 2 tsp pepper, then pour the oil and mojo mixture from the bowl used with the potatoes over the chicken and potatoes on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (chicken is done at 165 degrees F).
  7. Serve immediately, with chimichurri sauce.

Notes

  • NOTE: Click here for Mojo Criollo recipe.
  • NOTE 2: Click here for Chimichurri recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 320kcal (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Calories 320kcal 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.